Oncology

Here are six moves from leading cancer centers across the nation that Becker's has covered since June 24: 

University of Florida Health in Gainesville recently became the first site in the Southeastern U.S., and one of 42 worldwide, to house an imaging device combining extremely detailed MRI with precision radiotherapy, it said in an email to Becker's July…

The American Society for Radiation Oncology appointed Howard Sandler, MD, its president-elect July 20. 

Twelve oncologists joined new practices or received new appointments in the last few weeks.

Three studies published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that cancer centers often deviate from testing guidelines, which can lead to unnecessary screenings and complications in older adults, The New York Times reported July 17.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center selected Donna Hansel, MD, PhD, as the new division head of pathology and laboratory medicine. She will join MD Anderson Sept. 13, according to a July 13 new release from the center.

President Biden on July 13 appointed three physicians to a voluntary panel tasked with advising him on overcoming barriers to cancer care and reducing cancer burden. 

Auburn (N.Y.) Community Hospital was approved by the state to build a $14 million radiation treatment center, syracuse.com reported July 14.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles has begun offering a radiation drug therapy using metaiodobenzylguanidine, or MIGB, to children with high-risk neuroblastoma.

Six recent oncology-related partnerships formed, advanced or renewed Becker's has covered since June 22: